Cap with Bells [Dolmen Press] [Irish Literary Revival] [Poetry]

Britton, Coburn

Edité par Dolmen Press, Dublin, Ireland, 1959

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Pasted-over cream-colored stiff-stock stapled wraps decorated with a woodcut in red, titled in black; 5.25 by 7.5 inches; [2 blank] [2] 7-38 [1] [blank] pages with Woodcuts by Harry Kernoff & Ink Washes by Noel Sheridan. Limited Edition of 320 copies. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling and minor soiling to the wraps. Cap with Bells is a notable 1959 publication by Coburn Britton, produced by The Dolmen Press in Dublin. The book features woodcuts by Harry Kernoff and ink washes by Noel Sheridan, enhancing its visual appeal. The text includes Britton's poem "Three Christmas Bells," accompanied by Kernoff's illustrations and Sheridan's washes. The Dolmen Press, renowned for its high-quality productions, ensured that Cap with Bells was crafted with attention to detail, making it a valuable addition to any collection of mid-20th-century Irish literature. The Dolmen Press was a significant literary and artistic publishing house in Ireland, founded by Liam Miller in 1951. It played a crucial role in the revival of Irish book arts and the promotion of Irish authors during the mid-20th century. They became synonymous with producing beautifully crafted books, with a focus on fine typography and design. Contributing to the Irish book culture at a time when many Irish publishers were not as committed to the aesthetic quality of their books. Ref: Dict of Irish Biography, UCC Library, Cork; Irish Times; Wiki Coburn Britton, while an important figure in mid-20th-century Irish literature, is not typically considered one of the central figures in the Irish Literary Revival of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These authors were pivotal in shaping the national identity and cultural consciousness of Ireland through their works, particularly with themes related to Irish history, mythology, and the struggle for independence. Coburn Britton, born in 1901, was part of a later literary generation that emerged after the height of the Irish Revival. However, his work can be seen as part of the broader post-revival period, which continued to draw on the literary and cultural foundations laid by the Revivalists, even if Britton did not play a leading role in this movement. His poetry, which, like many Irish writers of his time, engaged with themes of Irish culture and history. However, his work was more introspective and focused on personal and spiritual exploration rather than the overt political and cultural nationalism that defined the earlier revival period. Ref: Britannica, Yale; History Press Harry Kernoff (1900 1974) was a significant figure in Irish art, particularly known for his contributions to the visual culture of 20th-century Ireland. His work spans a range of styles, from portraits and landscapes to urban scenes, and he was an integral part of the Irish artistic community during the early-to-mid 20th century. Kernoff's significance in Irish art comes from his exploration of modernism, his portrayal of Dublin's urban landscape, and his collaborations with the Irish literary scene, cementing his place as one of Ireland's important 20th-century artists. Ref: online Sources; Irish Jewish Museum; Nat Lib Ireland.

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• Titre: Cap with Bells [Dolmen Press] [Irish Literary Revival] [Poetry]
• Éditeur: Dolmen Press, Dublin, Ireland
• Date de parution: 1959
• Illustrateur: Woodcuts by Harry Kernoff & Ink Washes by Noel Sheridan
• Édition: Limited Edition of 320 copies.
• État de l'article: Near Fine
• État de la jaquette: No Dust Jacket, As Issued
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • ILLUSTRATED BOOKS
  • LITERATURE: POETRY
  • MODERN LITERATURE
  • FINE PRESS and BINDINGS